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History Today – November 19: Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address
Nov. 19, 1863 In July of 1863, two years into the American Civil War, one of the war’s deadliest battles took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The three-day battle, where the Union would prevail, took the lives of 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers of both sides combined. Almost five months later, at the cemetery of the fallen…
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History Today – November 18: Jonestown Massacre
Nov. 18, 1978 Jim Jones was, at the time, known for his charisma, winning over thousands of Americans to join his religious-based group he called the People Temple. Today, he is remembered for using that same charisma to order his cult into a mass suicide-murder, resulting in the deaths of over 900 lives. Jones founded…
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History Today – November 17: President Nixon tells the Press he is “Not a Crook”
Nov. 17, 1973 Richard Nixon served as president for five and a half years, with a little over 20 years of political experience prior. But when he found himself in the middle of the growing Watergate scandal, the then-president had to muster all his political wisdom to try and prove his innocence. Conducting a televised…
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America’s First President to do it Twice
On Election Day night, following one of the most bizarre elections in recent memory, former president of the United States, Donald Trump, pulled off an improbable win to reclaim the highest office in the land. Following inauguration in January 2025, Trump will add the title of 47th President to his resume, right next to 45th…
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Heretic: A Horror Movie to Believe In
Hugh Grant steals the show in a beautiful, thought-provoking movie that is sure to leave your bones chilled. “Heretic” follows two young religious women who are forced into unwanted games and trials of a strange man. First and foremost, the cast is spectacular here. It might be a longshot, but Hugh Grant deserves some Oscar…
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Richardson Reclaims Starting Gig in Indianapolis
Just two weeks ago, second-year man Anthony Richardson lost his role as starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts to nearly-40-year-old Joe Flacco. After a two-game stint on the bench, the Colts will reportedly turn back to their sophomore quarterback for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Colts’ head coach Shane Steichen has spoken highly…
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Joker: Fully a Dud
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is a bold movie that wants to say a lot but ends up having nothing to say all. Following the 2019-hit, Joaquin Phoenix returns his Oscar-winning role, this time being joined by Lady Gaga as the Joker’s crazed love interest, Harley Quinn (referred to as Lee in this rendition of the…
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